You may be wondering why you have been sent a notice to complete a tax return, or whether or not you should be completing one for the year.

The list below explains when you need to prepare a self assessment, but should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us;

You were self employed at any point of the tax year (runs from 6 April to 5 April)

You received more than £2,500 of un-taxed income for renting property or from un-taxed savings

You received dividend income of over £5,000 in the year

Your investment income was £10,000 or more before tax

You made a profit from selling a second property or shares and owe Capital Gains Tax

You are a company director

Your income was more than £50,000 and you or your partner claimed Child benefit

You received overseas income and need to pay UK tax on it

You lived abroad and need to pay tax on your UK income

Your income was over £100,000 for the tax year

You were trustee of a trust or registered pension scheme

If HMRC have issued you with a tax return, you must still complete and submit it

If you would like any advice on whether or not you should be completing a Self Assessment, or would like help completing and filing a tax return, please call 0845 303 1144 or email info@coopercurtis.co.uk

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